Negative Effects of Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a specific kind of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machine gives power to a work platform which moves up and down. The lift could be powered by electricity, propane, gas or diesel. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints that raise the machine by collapsing and expanding. Numerous safety features are built into scissor lifts nowadays, particularly models that are newer. Like with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features could be manually overridden by operators or they could occasionally malfunction.
Accidental Elevation
Construction workers usually use scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could lift the work platform to just below the ceiling level. The problem with accidental elevation can take place if the workers bump into the elevation controls inadvertently when working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls might be accidentally activated and the platform could rise up and inadvertently crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Another way workers have to be extremely cautious is to be sure they know the environment they are in while utilizing the equipment in order to ensure they don't unintentionally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator makes direct contact with or accidentally touches an induction field or an electrical conductor, terrible consequences can occur.
Lateral Loads
When operating a scissor lift, it is essential know the loading restrictions in the instruction manual of your scissor lift. Very terrible consequences could occur if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is one of the possible problems which could take place if the entire lift overturns. This situation occurs when a heavy tool or material like for example a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire machine to become unbalanced at once and greatly prone to tipping over dangerously.